Physics with Computational Physics Concentration M.S.

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Minimum Requirements for Physics with Computational Concentration M.S.: 30-33 credits

General University Requirements
Complete the graduate general university requirements.
Master’s Degree Requirements
Complete the master's degree requirements.
Physics with Computational Concentration Program Requirements
Complete the following:
PHYS F611Mathematical Physics I3
PHYS F612Mathematical Physics II3
PHYS F629Methods of Numerical Simulation in Fluids and Plasma3
Complete at least 3 credits from the following:3
Approved MATH F600-level courses (excluding PHYS F611 and PHYS F612)
Approved CS F600-level courses
Complete 6 credits of approved PHYS F600-level courses6
Options
Complete one of the following:12-18
Thesis Option
Non-thesis Option
Total Credits30-36

Options

Thesis Option

Minimum Requirements for Thesis Option: 30 credits

Thesis Requirements
Complete the following:
PHYS F699Thesis6-12
Complete 6 credits from approved PHYS F600-level courses6
Total Credits12-18

Non-thesis Option

Minimum Requirements for Non-thesis Option: 33 credits 1

Non-thesis Requirements
Complete the following:
PHYS F698Non-thesis Research/Project3-6
Complete 9 credits from approved PHYS F600-level courses9
Total Credits12-15
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At least 30 credits must be regular coursework.